Wedding Reception

Sarah, a lot of people are opting out of the traditional wedding dance - there is nothing wrong with not wanting to have a dance. I would recommend indicating that on your invitations -- simply state what is following the ceremony. (ie, dinner, or an hors`douver buffet, or whatever you are chosing to have).

I`ve been to one wedding where the ceremony was later in the evening -- 8 pm and then afterwards they had a fabulous hors`douvers buffet with champagne and wine all night. The `entertainment` was a low-key jazz ensamble in the corner that played music as everyone ate, drank, and talked.

The event really was lovely and very elegant.

Hope this helps and good luck.

Is your reception in the evening? If not, you could do a brunch style reception which I`ve seen done very elegantly and guests wouldn`t expect dancing. You could also have entertainment provided, some kind of after dinner show.